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UN tool will map 'science of cities' as rapid urbanization emerges as force in sustainable development

UN tool will map 'science of cities' as rapid urbanization emerges as force in sustainable development

New York, June 10 (Just Earth News):With the urban growth boom driving trends that will affect all aspects of sustainable development, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) is set to release on Thursday details of a new scientific tool that measures the rate of global urbanization, its characteristics, and the potential effect of urban sprawl on the quality of life for city dwellers.